Minnesota retail trade: OSHA citations and most-cited standards
Data as of October 5, 2026
OSHA citations issued to retail trade establishments in Minnesota over the last 12 months: volume by month, the standards cited most, penalties before and after settlement, and the most recently cited employers.
Citations by month
Inspections with citations issued, by month of issuance. Hatched months are incomplete: citations reach the public data about a month after issuance.
Most-cited standards
| Standard | Topic | Inspections | Share of retail trade inspections |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182.653(08) | 16 | 27% | |
| 1910.1200 | Hazard Communication | 12 | 20% |
| 182.676 | 11 | 18% | |
| 1910.242 | Hand & Power Tools | 11 | 18% |
| 1910.305 | Wiring Methods | 10 | 17% |
| 52050116 | 9 | 15% | |
| 1910.178 | Forklifts | 7 | 12% |
| 52060700 | 7 | 12% | |
| 1910.151 | First Aid | 5 | 8% |
| 1910.106 | Flammable Liquids | 4 | 7% |
| 182.653(02) | 4 | 7% | |
| 52050890 | 4 | 7% |
Sub-industries (NAICS)
- NAICS 4441: 31 inspections
- NAICS 4413: 8 inspections
- NAICS 4442: 8 inspections
- NAICS 4412: 3 inspections
- NAICS 4511: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4471: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4451: 2 inspections
- NAICS 4482: 1 inspections
Recently cited retail trade establishments
About these records. Citations list alleged violations and proposed penalties. Employers can contest them, and many are reduced or withdrawn in settlement. Each row shows the original and the current penalty and a status label derived from the public data as of October 5, 2026. Check the linked osha.gov page for the official record.
| Establishment | Location | Issued | Standards cited | Alleged items | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Status and deadlines | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergus Home - Hardware Inc. | Fergus Falls | Aug 4, 2026 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,080 | Informal settlementAbatement due Sep 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Eriks Bike Shop Inc. | Burnsville | Jul 29, 2026 | 7 | $12,800 | $12,800 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Blue Lagoon Marine Inc. | Spring Park | Jul 28, 2026 | 10 | $6,250 | $6,250 | ContestedAbatement due Aug 3, 2026Contested Aug 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| D - K Tire Service LLC | Amboy | Jul 20, 2026 | 3 | $750 | $750 | Final orderAbatement due Aug 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Staples Enterprises Inc. | Jackson | Jul 14, 2026 | 1 | $500 | $300 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 24, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Maple Grove Tire - Service Center Inc. | Osseo | Jun 29, 2026 | 3 | $750 | $450 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Acme Tools | Minneapolis | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $6,300 | $3,780 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Menard Inc. | Moorhead | Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Final orderAbatement due Jun 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| EGG/Plant Urban Farm Supply Co. | Saint Paul | Jun 9, 2026 | 3 | $600 | $360 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jul 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pomps Tire Service Inc. | Circle Pines | May 26, 2026 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,680 | Formal settlementAbatement due Jun 8, 2026Contested Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Tiremaxx Service Centers | Alexandria | May 21, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 8, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pellicci Inc. dba Pellicci Ace Hardware | Farmington | May 18, 2026 | 5 | $4,400 | $4,400 | Final orderAbatement due May 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Hills Country Greenhouse Inc. | Bemidji | May 14, 2026 | 2 | $1,600 | $960 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jun 1, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Rushford Hardware Inc. | Rushford | May 7, 2026 | 1 | $150 | $90 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Minnesota Equipment Inc. | Savage | May 4, 2026 | 1 | $1,200 | $720 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 22, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Cub Foods | Rochester | May 1, 2026 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Final orderAbatement due May 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Mondloch Inc. | Saint Martin | Apr 30, 2026 | 2 | $1,200 | $720 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| 3 Sons Lumber Company LLC dba Tri County Lumber Co. | Clearwater | Apr 29, 2026 | 3 | $750 | $750 | Final orderAbatement due May 18, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Menard Inc. | Dundas | Apr 22, 2026 | 1 | $800 | $800 | Final orderAbatement due May 4, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Proctor Builders Supply Inc. | Duluth | Apr 20, 2026 | 4 | $1,500 | $900 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 28, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Lingo Corporation dba the Garden Patch | Excelsior | Apr 17, 2026 | 1 | $150 | $90 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Northern Tool - Equipment Company Inc. | Minnetonka | Apr 13, 2026 | 2 | $4,200 | $4,200 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 21, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Mor Golf and Utility Inc. | Lakeville | Apr 7, 2026 | 3 | $600 | $360 | Informal settlementAbatement due May 29, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Touchstone Accent Lighting Inc. | Long Lake | Apr 3, 2026 | 4 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| All Season Tire Co. Inc. | Minneapolis | Apr 2, 2026 | 4 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 6, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Clarks | Minneapolis | Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 10, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| OWT Hardware Inc. | Owatonna | Mar 30, 2026 | 3 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Final orderAbatement due Apr 3, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Iron Range Tire Service Inc. | Hibbing | Mar 20, 2026 | 10 | $5,950 | $5,950 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 30, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Crane Johnson of MN Inc. | Detroit Lakes | Mar 20, 2026 | 4 | $1,500 | $900 | Informal settlementAbatement due Apr 7, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Quad Logic Inc. | Elk River | Mar 5, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $360 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 16, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Pellicci Inc. dba Ace Hardware | Rosemount | Feb 27, 2026 | 5 | $5,600 | $5,600 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 9, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Metzger Building Materials Company | Saint Paul | Feb 25, 2026 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Formal settlementAbatement due Mar 2, 2026Contested Mar 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Merickel Lumber Mills Inc. | Wadena | Feb 25, 2026 | 1 | $600 | $360 | Informal settlementAbatement due Mar 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Mies Outland Incorporated | Saint Cloud | Feb 24, 2026 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Kraemer Lumber Co. Inc. | Melrose | Feb 19, 2026 | 7 | $2,850 | $1,710 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 25, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| NFD Hardware Inc. dba Northfield Ace Hardware | Northfield | Feb 18, 2026 | 3 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Final orderAbatement due Mar 2, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Costco Wholesale Corp. dba Costco Wholesale 372 | Minneapolis | Feb 11, 2026 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | ContestedAbatement due Mar 16, 2026Contested Mar 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Rittgers Enterprises Inc. dba Emily Ace Hardware | Emily | Feb 4, 2026 | 1 | $450 | $270 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Northland Outdoor Solutions LLC | Mankato | Jan 30, 2026 | 2 | $1,050 | $630 | Informal settlementAbatement due Feb 17, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Camping World RV Sales LLC | Little Falls | Jan 28, 2026 | 1 | $800 | $800 | ContestedAbatement due Feb 17, 2026Contested Feb 12, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Litchfield Building Center Inc. | Litchfield | Jan 14, 2026 | 3 | $1,950 | $1,170 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 26, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Staples Enterprises Inc. dba Kevins Market | Lake Crystal | Jan 7, 2026 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Informal settlementAbatement due Jan 13, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Northern Glass - Glazing Inc. | Minneapolis | Dec 30, 2025 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Final orderAbatement due Jan 5, 2026 | osha.gov | |
| Leitner Company | Saint Paul | Dec 19, 2025 | 1 | $150 | $90 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 29, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Raleighs of the Prairie Inc. dba Raleighs Ace Hardw | Albert Lea | Dec 17, 2025 | 5 | $1,050 | $630 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 22, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Seagrens Hardware LLC | Two Harbors | Dec 9, 2025 | 4 | $1,050 | $630 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 17, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Sausers Inc. | Pine City | Dec 9, 2025 | 3 | $1,050 | $630 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 17, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Northern Tool - Equipment Company Inc. | Duluth | Dec 8, 2025 | 2 | $4,200 | $2,520 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 18, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Macbros LLC dba Freds Tire and Service | Stillwater | Dec 2, 2025 | 1 | $150 | $90 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 8, 2025 | osha.gov | |
| Abbott Paint and Carpet Inc. | Saint Paul | Nov 26, 2025 | 2 | $600 | $360 | Informal settlementAbatement due Dec 15, 2025 | osha.gov |
Other industries in Minnesota
- Administrative & waste services
- Construction
- Educational services
- Manufacturing
- Transportation & warehousing
- Wholesale trade
Questions
How many retail trade employers in Minnesota were cited by OSHA?
60 retail trade inspections in Minnesota had citations issued in the 12 months to Oct 5, 2026, 5% of all cited inspections in the state.
What do OSHA inspectors cite most in Minnesota retail trade?
The most-cited standards were 182.653(08), 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication), 182.676.
What is the typical penalty for retail trade employers in Minnesota?
Median initial penalty per cited inspection: $1,400. Median current penalty: $900.